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Glycine Combat Sub VintagevsSeiko Prospex Sea

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What people say

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Glycine Combat Sub Vintage

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub Vintage for its excellent proportions and slim profile. One owner notes the lume pip on the chapter ring is slightly off-color. The power reserve is reported as inconsistent. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Combat Sub Vintage highly for its value and slim wearability.

Seiko Prospex Sea

Seiko Prospex Sea owners and reviewers praise its Marinemaster-style aesthetic, excellent case finishing, and impressive LumiBrite lume. The watch is powered by the 6R15 movement with a 50-hour power reserve and comes with both a steel bracelet and a silicone strap. Some owners find the Seiko Prospex Sea to be a great value and a suitable first "proper" watch, while others report it is uncomfortably big, thick, and heavy on smaller wrists. Reviewers note the GMT function is secondary with a less prominent scale, and the bezel's quieter clicks may not appeal to all. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its classic design and finishing at its price point.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Sub Vintage42mm
Prospex Sea43.5mm
Power Reserve
Combat Sub Vintage38h
Prospex Sea70h
Water Resistance
Combat Sub Vintage200m
Prospex Sea200m
MSRP
Combat Sub Vintage$1,750
Prospex Sea$1,500

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
43.5mm
Thickness
12.5mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Lume
Luminous
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko 6R35
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
70h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,750
$1,500
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